California Boater Card Practice Test 2026

1. Pytanie 1 z 12

   Since January 1, 2025, who needs a California Boater Card?

   • AOnly operators of boats over 26 feet long
   • BAll operators of motorized vessels, of any age
   • COnly operators who are under 21 years old
   • DOnly people who rent personal watercraft
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   Odpowiedź: B. All operators of motorized vessels, of any age

   The phase-in ended on January 1, 2025. Now all persons operating motorized vessels on state waters need the card unless exempt.

2. Pytanie 2 z 12

   When the California Boater Card phase-in began on January 1, 2018, who needed it first?

   • AOperators 60 years old or older
   • BAll operators at once
   • COperators 20 years old or younger
   • DOnly commercial fishermen
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   Odpowiedź: C. Operators 20 years old or younger

   The law phased in by age. It started with people 20 or younger in 2018 and added older groups each year.

3. Pytanie 3 z 12

   In which year did the California Boater Card become required for operators of all ages?

   • A2018
   • B2021
   • C2030
   • D2025
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   Odpowiedź: D. 2025

   Harbors and Navigation Code 678.11 phased in the requirement by age, reaching all ages on January 1, 2025.

4. Pytanie 4 z 12

   How do you get a California Boater Card?

   • ASign a safety form at any marina
   • BBuy a boat registration sticker each year
   • CPass an approved boating course and exam, then apply
   • DPass a written driving test at any California DMV office
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   Odpowiedź: C. Pass an approved boating course and exam, then apply

   Complete a NASBLA- and DBW-approved course (classroom, home study or online), pass its exam, then apply for the card.

5. Pytanie 5 z 12

   How long does an approved online boating course for the California Boater Card take, at minimum?

   • AAt least 2 days
   • BAbout 15 minutes
   • CAt least 3 hours
   • DAt least 40 hours
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   Odpowiedź: C. At least 3 hours

   Online courses take at least three hours. Classroom or home study courses are usually no more than eight hours.

6. Pytanie 6 z 12

   You rent a motorboat from a rental business in California. Do you need a California Boater Card?

   • AYes, always, before you leave the dock
   • BOnly if you are under 18
   • COnly on weekends
   • DNo, operators of rental vessels are exempt
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   Odpowiedź: D. No, operators of rental vessels are exempt

   Operators of rental vessels are on the list of exemptions, but they must carry proof of the exemption.

7. Pytanie 7 z 12

   A friend without a card wants to drive your boat. When may they operate it?

   • AOnly if they have a California driver license
   • BWhen supervised on board by a cardholder 18 or older
   • CWhen the boat stays under 5 mph the whole time
   • DWhen a cardholder is watching from the dock
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   Odpowiedź: B. When supervised on board by a cardholder 18 or older

   Anyone under the direct supervision of a card-holding adult 18 or older is exempt.

8. Pytanie 8 z 12

   A resident of another state boats in California for a short trip. When are they exempt from the California card rule?

   • ANever; all visitors need a California card
   • BOnly if their boat is registered in California
   • CFor under 60 days, if they meet their home state's rules
   • DFor any stay of less than one full year
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   Odpowiedź: C. For under 60 days, if they meet their home state's rules

   Out-of-state residents temporarily operating in California for under 60 days are exempt if they meet their home state's requirements.

9. Pytanie 9 z 12

   A visitor from outside the United States operates a boat in California. How long can they use the exemption?

   • ALess than 7 days
   • BLess than 90 days, if they meet their home country's rules
   • CLess than 1 year
   • DNone; foreign visitors must always get a California card first
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   Odpowiedź: B. Less than 90 days, if they meet their home country's rules

   Non-U.S. residents temporarily operating in California for under 90 days are exempt if they meet their home country's requirements.

10. Pytanie 10 z 12

    You meet one of the exemptions from the California Boater Card. What must you do?

    • ACarry proof of the exemption while boating
    • BNothing; exemptions need no proof
    • CRegister the exemption with the DMV
    • DFly a special flag on your boat
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    Odpowiedź: A. Carry proof of the exemption while boating

    Exempt operators must carry proof of their exemption on state waterways.

11. Pytanie 11 z 12

    What is the maximum fine for a first conviction for operating without a required California Boater Card?

    • AUp to $1,000
    • BUp to $5,000
    • CUp to $100
    • DUp to $10
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    Odpowiedź: C. Up to $100

    A violation is an infraction: up to $100 for the first conviction, $250 for the second and $500 for the third or later. The court also orders a boating course.

12. Pytanie 12 z 12

    You are a California resident with a boater card from another state. What must you do to boat in California?

    • ANothing; any state's card works for residents
    • BPass a California-approved course and get a California card
    • CShow your out-of-state card at a marina office
    • DPay a fee to the state so the out-of-state card can be converted
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    Odpowiedź: B. Pass a California-approved course and get a California card

    California residents must get a California card. An out-of-state card is only accepted for temporary out-of-state residents.

Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.